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Mandating Written Counterterrorism Strategies for High-Threat Regions.

This Act requires the State Department to develop detailed, written counterterrorism strategies for high-risk countries and regions. The goal is to enhance the effectiveness, coordination, and accountability of US efforts abroad, ultimately strengthening national security. These strategies must be forward-looking, operational plans, reviewed and updated annually.
Key points
Requires the Bureau of Counterterrorism to create specific, annual operational plans for areas facing significant terrorist threats.
Strategies must define clear objectives, coordinated actions with international partners, and metrics for measuring success.
Increases accountability and Congressional oversight of US counterterrorism policy through mandatory annual briefings.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4691
Sponsor: Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Process start date: 2025-07-23